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Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Appetizer featuring beef with marinated preparation and sweet, umami flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, sliced into crostini
  • 8 oz bresaola
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz goat cheese or mascarpone
  • 1/3 cup fig jam
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the crostini until golden and crisp.
  2. Toss the bresaola lightly with bourbon and olive oil and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Spread goat cheese or mascarpone on each crostini.
  4. Top with a ribbon of bresaola and a small spoonful of fig jam.
  5. Finish with thyme and black pepper and serve immediately.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 94%
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89%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 89%
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89%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 89%
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86%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

George T. Stagg Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Four Roses Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Jefferson’s Ocean works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Marinated Bresaola Crostini with Fig Jam

Knob Creek Standard works as a bridge pairing for this beef dish because it shares key flavor cues with the marinated preparation. It has enough structure for richer meat.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 84%